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For Alumni and Friends of Hornet Nation

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

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St. Patrick’s Day Parade visitemporia.com Monkey Island Open dynamicdiscs.com

Dirty Kanza Bike Race & Finish Line Party emporiamainstreet.com Symphony in the Flint Hills symphonyintheflinthills.org

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The Taste emporiamainstreet.com Glass Blown Open Disc Golf Tournament dynamicdiscs.com Scotty McCreery emporiagranada.com Glass Blown Open Block Party emporiamainstreet.com Cinco de Mayo Block Party emporiamainstreet.com

National Teachers Hall of Fame Induction nthf.org PDGA Jr. Disc Golf World Championships visitemporia.com Lunar Kanza dirtykanzapromotions.com/lunar-kanza Midnight Madness emporiamainstreet.com Welcome Back Block Party emporiamainstreet.com

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Dwight Yoakam emporiagranada.com Flatland Cruisers Car Show emporiamainstreet.com

Great American Market emporiamainstreet.com William Allen White Legacy Day visitemporia.com

NOVEMBER 1-11 All Veterans Tribute visitemporia.com

Convention and Visitors Bureau Emporia Main Street Granada Theater

For Alumni and Friends of Hornet Nation Managing Editor Mary Shivley (BA 2001, MS 2004) mshivley@emporia.edu Design & Layout Ryan O’Meara romeara@emporia.edu Photography Dustin Michelson dmichels@emporia.edu Spotlight on Alumni Jade Dry (CS) alumni@emporia.edu Contributors Tyler Curtis (BSE 2001, MS 2004) Emmy Eddie (BSB 2012, MS 2013) Kerri Jackson Gwendolynne Larson Bobbi Mylnar Brandy Nance Terri Weast (MLS 1998) Editorial Committee Sherri Buttenhoff (BSB 1979) Tyler Curtis Teddi Davis (BS 2007) Jennifer Denton (MBA 2016) Sarah Eimer (BA 2003) Jose Feliciano Jr. Kelly Heine (BFA 2001) Laurie Pitman Lindsay Thompson Emporia State University President Allison Garrett Foundation President Shane Shivley (BSB 2000) Foundation Vice President for Stewardship and Administration Jennifer Denton (MBA 2016) Assistant Vice President – Outreach & Engagement Tyler Curtis Director of Alumni Relations Jose Feliciano Jr. Foundation Board of Trustees Chairperson Beth Paladino (BSB 1979) Alumni Association Board of Directors President Bill Patterson (BSE 1983, MS 1989) Spotlight is the magazine of Hornet Nation, consisting of more than 72,000 alumni and friends of Emporia State University. The Emporia State University Alumni Association and Emporia State Foundation, 1500 Highland St., Emporia, KS 66801-5018, publish Spotlight twice a year.

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Hornet Nation Calling

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Making a Difference

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Moving Forward

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2017 Distinguished Alumni

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Why Emporia State

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2017 Outstanding Recent Graduates

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Transforming Downtown

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Above & Beyond

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Ron Ott Extends Generosity to ESU Students

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Upping Their Game

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Braden Scholarship Aids ESU Nursing Students

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Spotlight on Alumni

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Gift Honors Legacy of a Legendary President

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Honoring Dr. John Peterson

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Hornet Nation Rising

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In Memoriam

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ALUMNI EVENTS 2018 MARCH

JUNE

OCTOBER

March 30 ■ 5:30 pm Memorial Union

June 2 ■ Noon Memorial Union, Webb Hall

October 12-13 ESU Campus

Track & Cross Country Alumni Dinner

Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon

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AUGUST

April 6 ■ 2 pm Sauder Alumni Center

August 25 ■ 8 am Sand Creek Station, Newton, KS

John Peterson Celebration

Phi Delta Theta White Carnation

April 21 ■ 6 pm ESU Campus

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Kansas City Scholarship Golf Tournament

May 4 ■ 11 am Sycamore Ridge Golf Club Spring Hill, KS

Don Edwards Golf Classic

Emporia Connection 20-Year Anniversary Reunion

Roosevelt High School Reunion

Homecoming

October 19-20 ESU Campus

NOVEMBER

KC Alumni at the Boulevard Brewery

August 31-Sept. 2 ESU Campus

November 8 ■ 5:30 pm Boulevard Brewery, Kansas City, MO

SEPTEMBER

Veterans Appreciation Luncheon

September 7 ■ 5:30 pm Encampment Building Hutchinson, KS

DECEMBER

Summervill’s Fan Fair

November 10 ■ Noon Sauder Alumni Center

Winter Graduate Commencement

Spring Graduate Commencement

ESU Booth at the Kansas State Fair

September 7-16 Hutchinson, KS

December 14 ■ 6 pm W.L. White Auditorium 111 E. Sixth Ave., Emporia, KS

Spring Undergraduate Commencement

ESU Family and Friends Day and Hornet Heritage Family Introduction

Winter Undergraduate Commencement

May 11 ■ 6 pm W.L. White Auditorium 111 E. Sixth Ave., Emporia, KS May 12 ■ 9:30 am & 2 pm W.L. White Auditorium 111 E. Sixth Ave., Emporia, KS

September 22 Welch Stadium

December 15 ■ 9:30 am & 2 pm W.L. White Auditorium 111 E. Sixth Ave., Emporia, KS

to view all alumni events, please visit emporia.edu/alumnievents

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HORNET NATION CALLING As I begin my work here at ESU, campus is buzzing.

New faces and new projects are part of what’s creating this buzz, and I’m excited to be a part of it.

My name is Jose Feliciano Jr., and I have been “called to action” to spark alumni engagement with excitement, creativity and diversity as your new director of Alumni Relations. My goal is to facilitate lifetime engagement, gather a voice for alumni and build a culture of philanthropy at ESU. In addition to continuing several existing programs, I’m looking at new programming options that will celebrate the diversity of the Hornet Nation.

In 2018, you will begin seeing new programming options ranging from social and cultural events to services that enhance your career and allow you to participate in a Hornet network that appeals to you. Would you like to build networks with Hornets who are recent graduates, veterans, women, Asian, Hispanic, Black or LGBTQ? Is there another network you’d like us to consider creating? Let me know. My goal is to have networks that appeal to our entire alumni base. Your voice is needed to make that goal a reality.

Our purpose as an Alumni Association is simple: we build relationships to advance Emporia State University. In short, we are here to celebrate you and your alma mater! By sharing your updates, achievements and life changing moments like birth announcements and nuptials, we can celebrate you.

I look forward to engaging with you in many meaningful ways. I invite you to email me your thoughts to jfelicia@emporia.edu. Let’s celebrate the Hornet Nation together! Go Hornets!

In Hornet Pride,

Jose L. Feliciano Jr. Director of Alumni Relations spring 2018

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MOVING FORWARD Heavy equipment is the sign of progress on campus as anticipated building projects get under way. The most noticeable is the new residence hall going up in the 1200 block of Market Street, across from Beach and King halls.

This new hall will be named Schallenkamp Hall to honor ESU’s 14th president, Dr. Kay Schallenkamp.

The naming was announced during the 2018 Founders’ Day celebration on February 16. When Shallenkamp Hall opens in August 2019, students from freshmen to seniors will live in three residential wings connected by common areas that include lounges, community kitchens and learning spaces. Several aspects of the design will appeal to students of the arts — two music practice rooms, art studio space and a classroom-size room.

Two more projects are on the horizon — the Prophet Aquatic Research and Outreach Center and the Breidenthal University House. The Prophet center will be built next to King Lake on the north end of campus. This spring, the decking will be built and classes will begin using the outdoor wet labs. When completed, the center will have both classroom and lab spaces to study aquatic environments.

Finally, the new Breidenthal University House will provide additional entertaining space on campus with private living quarters for the ESU president and family. The house will be built east of the Sauder Alumni Center on the site of the former president’s house.

Fundraising continues for both the Prophet AROC and the Breidenthal University House. For more information, contact Carol Cooper at the ESU Foundation at (620) 341-5440.

Above, campus and community leadership participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for Schallenkamp Hall on November 3, 2017.

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PROPHET AQUATIC RESEARCH AND OUTREACH CENTER

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COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES (ARTS) Dr. Kevin Rabas, chair of the Department of English, Modern Languages, and Journalism, was named the 2017-2019 Poet Laureate of Kansas™ by the Kansas Humanities Council. Since the April 20 announcement, Rabas has been traveling the state giving talks and readings to promote poetry and the arts and humanities. He also launched the fall General Assembly with a special poem for the occasion.

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES (SCIENCES) Our nursing students continue to excel when taking their licensure exams after graduation. Our 2017 NCLEX licensure pass rate was 96.15 percent, an increase from our 2016 rate of 93.9 percent.

These rates remain well above state and national averages. The 2016 average pass rate in Kansas was 78.56 percent. Nationally in 2016, it was 84.5 percent.

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS A team of Emporia State School of Business students recently won the first-ever Kansas Collegiate Case Competition powered

by Cerner. The winning ESU team members — (from left to right) Emna Rejaibi of Tunisia, freshman computer science exchange student; Saandhyarag Sasidhar of United Arab Emirates, sophomore information systems and marketing major; and Mohammad Daouk of Lebanon, senior computer science major minoring in information systems and math — competed against teams from Fort Hays State University, Kansas State University, Pittsburg State University and the University of Kansas. Faculty member Mohammed Rahman advised this team. For more: http://bit.ly/2DOxY38

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SCHOOL OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT A new program in Sioux Falls, S.D., launched in August with 23 students. This sixth out-of-state SLIM program is a return to the region, thanks to help from alumni Daria Bossman (MLS 1991-Library Science), state librarian for the South Dakota State Library, South Dakota Department of Education; Jodi Fick (MLS 1991-Library Science), director of Siouxland Libraries; and Ann Smith (MLS 1990-Library Science), curriculum director for the South Dakota Department of Education. All received master's degrees from Emporia State's former program in Sioux City, Iowa.

STUDENT AFFAIRS Emporia State’s TRIO programs will receive $1.16 million for the McNair Scholars program and $1.3 million for Upward Bound. Both grants will be paid out over five years. The McNair Scholars program will help 25 eligible, first-generation students gain the research skills and experience they need to move into doctoral programs. The Upward Bound program will work with 60 eligible students from Emporia and Northern Heights high schools. The goal is for the students to graduate from high school and enter and graduate from a postsecondary program.

THE TEACHERS COLLEGE A project to get rural students interested in computer science in agricultural areas is a joint effort between ESU and Flint Hills Technical College. Funded by a $454,356, three-year National Science Foundation grant, the program involves creating curriculum and affordable equipment kits that classroom teachers can use to model a variety of practical agricultural tasks. Dr. Dusti Howell, interim chair of Instructional Design and Technology; Dr. Matt Seimears, chair of Elementary Education, Early Childhood and Special Education; and Joe Kern (MS 2009-Instructional Design & Technology), former ESU instructional designer and current Olpe High School STEM teacher, lead the team.

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WHY RECOMMEND EMPORIA STATE The year 2018 marks 155 years of excellence at Emporia State! Students at ESU gain practical application opportunities that take their higher education and post-graduate investments to the next level. Emporia State has remained a leader in higher education since its inception by continuing to evolve, creating new degree programs and upgrading facilities based on current trends and industry needs to equip students with high-impact experiences both at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Thank you for your continued investment in Emporia State. Your support ensures every student has a chance to pursue their dreams.

Here are some great reasons why you should recommend ESU to college-bound students:

Great Outcomes

For multiple years, 98 percent of students responding to surveys found jobs or went on to advanced degrees after graduation.

Unique Experiences

Students get more with ESU’s high-impact learning experiences.

College of Distinction

The first and only public university in Kansas to earn the College of Distinction national recognition for innovative application of high-impact learning experiences at the undergraduate level.

ESU is listed among the 2018 Best Colleges and Universities in Kansas by the Edvocate.

Best College for Latinos

Emporia State is recognized as a Best College for Latinos by Latino Leaders. This recognition is for exceeding traditional practices and continuing to provide Latino students with helpful guidance and support to pursue their career aspirations.

Best Midwestern College.

Ranked a 2018 Best College:
Region by Region by the Princeton Review.

Value

Second lowest student debt for regional universities in the Midwest. Lowest student debt for all four-year public universities in Kansas. Flat-rate tuition makes ESU an unbelievable value.

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CONSIDER AN ADVANCED DEGREE You’ve seen what a bachelor’s degree from Emporia State University can do for you, but the opportunities don’t end there. The graduate school at Emporia State offers over 30 graduate degrees and certificates from our four highly renowned, experienced schools.

The Teachers College

As the oldest school within Emporia State, The Teachers College has refined its graduate offerings to ensure that you will receive the most practical and useful graduate experience. With programs in psychology, counseling, education and leadership, this school has a program that will fit any teacher or human services personnel.

School of Business

The School of Business offers a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree and a Master of Accountancy (MACC) degree, both of which will offer accelerated options beginning in the fall of 2018.

These AACSB-accredited programs are especially useful for the professional looking to advance their career through innovative, flexible and engaging coursework that can be completed entirely online or on campus.

School of Library and Information Management

The School of Library and Information Management (SLIM) is unique. Developed as the only school of its kind west of the Mississippi, SLIM has molded their master’s and doctoral programs into a hybrid format offered in six locations across the United States. This school equips people from a variety of backgrounds to provide problem solving, client-centered services in the age of information.

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Ranging from a Master of Music to a Master of Science in Forensic Science, the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences offers diverse coursework with hands-on experience. Nearly every program offered through this College incorporates state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Peterson Planetarium, Heath Recital Hall, Johnston Geology Museum and our very own Crime Scene Investigation Laboratory, for students to gain tacit knowledge.

Let’s Talk Money.

At ESU, we understand that a graduate degree needs to be financially viable. We’ve focused our efforts on ensuring degrees of value, and have been successful by maintaining affordable tuition and fees and developing several scholarships. Our latest scholarship fund development is the New Graduate Student Scholarship, available to both online and on-campus students. Learn more by visiting emporia.edu/NGSS.

Your Goals Are Waiting for You.

Apply for graduate school at Emporia State University by visiting emporia.edu/grad/apply.

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TRANSFORMING DOWNTOWN Emporia’s downtown is thriving thanks to a partnership between public and private entities in Emporia.

The Black and Gold District encompasses the 900, 1000 and 1100 blocks of Commercial Street, and was formed as a part of the Community Initiative Development (CID) process, established about six years ago. The plan placed downtown Emporia into specific planning districts, said Casey Woods, executive director of Emporia Main Street. Each area downtown has its own name, Woods said, for a total of five districts that stretch from South Avenue up to the campus of Emporia State University. Emporia Main Street along with the City of Emporia and Lyon County were a part of the planning process.

The process of dividing downtown into districts and the resulting redevelopment plans were rooted in economic growth.

“We wanted to make sure that we were going through this process appropriately and that it would lead directly to development, and it has,” Woods said. “The wish list was rooted in economics.”

Downtown Emporia: A Place to Live, Work and Play In the early stages of planning, several needs were identified in the Black and Gold District, including the need for housing, Woods said, adding that there were several inappropriate land and building uses in the district prior to revitalization efforts. The mixed-use buildings in the area closest to ESU caused several challenges, and the area wasn’t being used much by the university and students, Woods said.

“There were residential houses in a commercially zoned area. There were some commercial properties that weren’t built with inclusion within a district in mind and didn’t look or feel very downtown-ish, and it just wasn’t meeting the needs of the area,” Woods said.

Emporia State alum Cory Haag stepped up to the plate to address the housing needs in downtown Emporia. Haag, owner of Haag Management, Inc., who graduated in 2002 from Emporia State with a degree in Business Management, built several properties in downtown Emporia, with new properties going up this spring just steps from Emporia State. Now, the area in the Black and Gold District has combined housing and commercial properties, which attracts all kinds of people to the area.

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“What’s great about the downtown area, it’s not just students (living downtown),” Haag said. “Professors, coaches, administration, and white- and blue-collar workers also live downtown. All ages enjoy being down here.”

Downtown is the perfect living situation for many, Haag added, as the downtown area has a grocery store, restaurants, coffee shops, a donut shop, salons and clothing stores, along with entertainment.

The university also is the cornerstone to the Black and Gold District, which is a large key to the vibrancy, Haag said.

“If the university was not within downtown like it is, there might not be that demand. In Kansas, we have the best downtown in connection with the university in the fact that no other downtown has the university that close,” he said. “There’s just so much potential for redevelopment here.”

Ten years ago, Haag saw a need to bring housing to downtown Emporia when he saw the rise in downtown living taking place across the country. He also aimed to build and develop properties downtown after graduating from Emporia State, he said.

“The downtown is the heart and soul of the community,” Haag said.

“Emporia takes a lot of pride in that.”

Since 2009, Haag has built several properties in downtown Emporia with both residential and commercial space: The Granada Lofts, 2009; Kellogg Lofts, 2011; and Chelsea Plaza & Lofts, 2016. In March of 2018, construction began on Legacy Plaza & Lofts and Roosevelt Plaza & Lofts, which are located in the 1100 block of Commercial Street. More than 120 housing units will be in downtown Emporia when the latest projects are completed.

Woods said $10 to $12 million has been invested into just the Black and Gold District, transforming the area into a place where people live, work and play. Infrastructure improvements by the City of Emporia have allowed businesses to expand and thrive in the downtown area. Major events have also thrived in the downtown area as a result of downtown improvements. Forty events are now held outdoors each year downtown. The redevelopment allows major events like Dirty Kanza and the Glass Blown Open to take place downtown.

“There’s just a lot of vibrancy that is occurring not only within the businesses but also on the street,” Woods said.

Emporia’s downtown revitalization efforts have led many entrepreneurs to return to Emporia. Accolades have poured in for Emporia, including being rated the No. 1 Main Street in America

by USA Today readers and features in the Wall Street Journal and Forbes Magazine.

“There are a lot of individuals who are coming back to Emporia to be entrepreneurs,” Woods said. “Those types of recognition pieces legitimize our process.”

Jeanine McKenna, president/CEO of the Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau, said the revitalization process has earned Emporia international recognition.

“Components of major events known around the world like Dirty Kanza and Glass Blown Open take place downtown, which add to that excitement,” McKenna said.

McKenna said a revival of downtown has essentially taken place in the last several years.

“With the new developments of the apartments that Cory Haag has done, it has all been wonderful to see that investment back into downtown,” McKenna said. “It creates a synergy with the university, and that’s why we call it the Black and Gold. There’s a lot of good things that are happening around town in Emporia. It’s just a good time. Business is good. There’s so much good happening here.”

Downtown is the heart and soul of the community. Emporia takes a lot of pride in that.

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RON OTT EXTENDS GENEROSITY TO EMPORIA STATE STUDENTS Ron Ott knows the feeling of satisfaction that comes with helping his grandchildren achieve college education dreams.

Now, through an Emporia State University scholarship, Ott and his late wife, Carol, are helping more students reach those same goals.

The Ron and Carol Ott Scholarship is designated for undergraduate students from Sedgwick or Greenwood counties in Kansas.

Corporation, the parent company of Davidson Securities, Inc., an investment banking company that grew to become a leading underwriter of municipal securities. A series of mergers over the years found Ron serving Gold Bank and M&I Bank as executive vice president of the Wealth Management Division, serving municipalities throughout the Midwest.

Emporia State celebrated the Ron and Carol Ott Scholarship at a reception Oct. 7 on campus. At the reception, Ron and his family were thrilled to meet the first recipient of the scholarship, Paige Lundin of Wichita, a senior working on a Bachelor of Science degree in speech and theatre education.

Ron Ott earned his Bachelor of Science in business administration in 1962 from what was then Kansas State Teachers College. Over a career of more than 40 years, his wide-ranging business experience included accounting and investment banking. He was the owner of Ott Financial

BRADEN SCHOLARSHIP AIDS ESU NURSING STUDENTS While he was alive, Margie Braden’s husband, Jim, reminded her at least once every day “we have been blessed.” In endowing the James D. and Margie T. Braden Scholarship at Emporia State University, Mrs. Braden is honoring her late husband’s memory and providing opportunities for students in Emporia State’s nursing program.

In his early years, Jim Braden made a career in the life and health insurance business, eventually expanding to include investments. Braden Financial Services was established in Clay Center more than 50 years ago and continues under ownership of longtime associates.

He served 16 years in the Kansas House of Representatives, the last four of which he was Speaker of the House.

Additionally, he served more than 20 years on the advisory board for the Emporia State University School of Business.

Margie and her family settled in Emporia, where she served on the USD 253 Board of Education for four years, two years as president. She worked for law firms in Emporia and Topeka, where she attended Washburn University and earned a degree as a legal assistant. Margie changed careers, working for a lobbying firm in Topeka and later serving as executive director and lobbyist for a trade association.

She married Jim in 1983 and became a licensed insurance agent and a partner with Jim in Braden Financial Services.

Together, they are parents of six sons, one daughter, 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

The ESU Foundation celebrated the Braden family’s gift at an Oct. 21 reception.

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GIFT HONORS COMPASSIONATE LEGACY OF A LEGENDARY PRESIDENT Dr. Ann King Reynolds (BSE 1958-Biology & Chemistry) is mystified.

A man she has never met just gave Emporia State University a half million dollars to honor her father, the 11th president of the institution, known then as Kansas State Teachers College.

“I’m riven with curiosity about Mr. Piculell’s relationship with my father,” Reynolds admitted.

While Reynolds earned her undergraduate degree from KSTC in 1958, she doesn’t recall crossing paths with Piculell, who graduated a year later. “Mr. Piculell” is Arthur C. Piculell.

His $500,000 gift creates the Dr. John E. King Endowed Professorship within The Teachers College, Emporia State’s distinguished teacher preparation school.

On establishing the King professorship, Piculell recalls the memory of his first encounter with the president of what was then Kansas State Teachers College, where he came from New York to enroll.

“I’d never been west of Pennsylvania before,” Piculell recalled, admitting that a friend talked him into attending college with him in Kansas while having a beer in a hometown tavern.

Piculell arrived on campus, strolling into Plumb Hall to enroll as a freshman. “A man walked across the rotunda and asked me what he could do for me,” Piculell said, soon finding out that the man who greeted him was Dr. John King, the college’s president.

“Let me do this for you, young man,” Piculell recalls King telling him. “Why don’t you come see me every month, and I’ll help guide you through your college career.” Those conversations between Piculell, the student, and King, the president, continued through Piculell’s four years at KSTC and are the source of fond memories today.

Piculell said King’s legendary compassion for students steered him through a successful academic career at KSTC, which was also where he met his wife, the former Dee Wagner.

Art and Dee married in 1959, the same year they earned bachelor’s degrees — psychology for Art, music education for Dee. Dee taught school in Scott City, Wichita and Lawrence, where Art earned a law degree from the University of Kansas.

In later years, the Piculells developed residential communities and commercial investments in Oregon, Washington and Arizona.

In establishing the King Distinguished Professorship, Piculell achieves several firsts in philanthropy at Emporia State University. Not only will this fund become the first endowed professorship established by an individual within ESU’s renowned Teachers College, but he also becomes the first donor to establish endowed professorships in each of Emporia State’s three undergraduate colleges.

For The Teachers College, the King Distinguished Professorship creates a vehicle to honor the legacy of the man who served as KSTC president from 1953-1966.

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Hornet Nation Rising continues to have a monumental impact on Emporia State University through its initiatives. Your support is needed to help fuel these high-impact presidential priorities.

Hornet Nation Rising is committed to growing Emporia State by investing in some of ESU’s valued traditions.

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STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

For many students, scholarships are a key factor in where they choose to attend college. When you give to scholarships, you are investing in the longevity of ESU and in our bright and determined students, providing them with hands-on, highimpact learning experiences in an environment where small class size and intensive faculty involvement is the norm, not the exception.

Scholarships are also critical to the health and success of our institution. They provide ESU a pathway to recruit high-quality students with the drive and determination to stay the course and accomplish their goals. And, many of our students, just like you, give back to ESU after they graduate, bringing this initiative full circle.

CAMPUS FACILITIES

ESU is continually improving campus facilities. Major projects are under way, including the new Schallenkamp Hall slated to open in 2019, the renovation of Abigail Morse Hall and a new Prophet Aquatic Research and Outreach Center.

Residence Halls. For new students on campus, residence halls are a key component to success and can ensure a smooth transition to college life. Students thrive because they are immersed in the campus community, leading them to naturally focus on opportunities for academic achievement and involvement with student organizations.

Educational outreach. High-impact learning will be at the heart of the research opportunities at the Prophet Aquatic Research and Outreach Center, or Prophet AROC. The facility will have indoor and outdoor laboratories that will be a hybrid between the field and the classroom. Students will be able to perform research on aquatic organisms and environments.

ENDOWED PROFESSORSHIPS

Faculty are essential for a quality college education and academic experience.

Instructors guide us, teach us to question and find answers, and shine the light of learning on our path toward understanding.

If your life was touched by a phenomenal professor, then you know how deep their impact can reach. Often our alumni think back on their time at Emporia State and wonder how they can share their story of gratitude with others, and honoring that professor or professors who made the crucial difference in your life will both celebrate your mentors and impact future students for generations to come.

CREATING CHAMPIONS

Our goal at Emporia State is to provide a world-class environment for our student-athletes. Scholarship support and facility improvements give the university a competitive edge, first in attracting student-athletes to choose ESU and then in positioning them to thrive in their sport and classroom once they are here. Hornet Nation is a community, and our student-athletes choose Emporia State because of a strong sense of family that includes a network of engaged coaches, professors, alumni and fans — a family who lets them know there is a team behind them at all times.

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A HUGE INVESTMENT BY OUR ALUMNI, DONORS & UNIVERSITY IS

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The Presidential Scholarship's simple, speedy application process is drawing an increasing number of students to Emporia State University. An equally simple renewal process is encouraging students to persist through graduation.

“If you have a 3.0 GPA or higher and at least a 21 ACT score, you have earned a scholarship,” said Jennifer Denton, Foundation vice president of stewardship and administration.

“The Presidential Scholarship enables us to compete with other schools for really great students.”

Presidential Scholarships range from $1,000 to $3,600 per semester for Kansas, Corky Plus, MSEP and NEARR-to-Kansas students. The Sunflower Scholarship is a similar scholarship program awarding $5,000 to qualifying students who pay out-of-state tuition.

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Audrianna See of Kansas City attended Johnson County Community College for one year before discovering she was eligible for a Presidential Scholarship at Emporia State.

"I definitely knew that I loved Emporia State, and I wanted to attend," See said. "Scholarships were a huge part of me getting to come.

I couldn't be happier."

The extra financial help was key for See's higher education plans.

"I'm paying for school myself," See said.

See explained that she comes from a one-income family, with her father supporting the family and her mother devoting her days to home-schooling See's siblings.

She will graduate in May with a major in communication and a minor in music.

To cover extra costs beyond the scholarships, she works 20 hours a week in the Memorial Union’s Conference and Scheduling office, and during the spring 2017 semester carried 21 credit hours, which leaves only four credit hours needed this last semester before graduating.

See is in her third year as an Emporia State Ambassador and is a member of Lambda Pi Eta, national communications honor society. She also plays violin in the Emporia Symphony Orchestra.

Elizabeth Garcilazo Reyes, a 2010 graduate of Emporia High School, said that for a time she felt she had nowhere to turn for advice, nor did she and her husband Ruben have the financial resources for tuition, books and other fees associated with higher education.

"But then in 2015, I thought, 'You know, I really want to be at Emporia State with all my heart. I really need to sacrifice things,'" Reyes said.

She investigated possibilities and learned that her grade-point average and qualifying ACT score had earned her a Presidential Scholarship.

The scholarship, coupled with her husband's full support, brought Reyes into Emporia State's School of Nursing.

Reyes juggles classes, study time and a PRN job at Newman Regional Health with the everyday tasks of family life and being mom to the couple's 6-year-old son, also named Ruben. Personal tragedy intervened, too, when the Reyeses suffered the unexpected loss of their baby daughter, Shaely.

Reyes, however, remains determined to graduate.

She often is reminded of a sociology teacher who said that because children follow the same economic level as their parents, it is difficult to be the generation that introduces the change. She is determined to be her family's first-generation college graduate with the help of the Presidential Scholarship.

A career-ending sports injury, an Emporia State alumnus and a Presidential Scholarship brought Daisuke Monda from Kumamoto, Japan, to Emporia.

Monda was studying law and playing collegiate baseball at Rissho University in Japan when a severe shoulder injury left him permanently unable to play at a pre-injury level.

As he underwent rehabilitative treatment, he admired the tireless work of Rissho's athletic trainer, Keita Koyama, who had graduated from Emporia State in 2003.

"It was because of Mr. Koyama and his dedication to helping me that I chose to leave law school to pursue becoming a physical therapist," Monda said. Before the injury, he had never heard of athletic training as a profession.

The Presidential Scholarship expanded his options considerably and enabled him to enroll at ESU and stay.

Monda, now in his junior year, is majoring in athletic training with a minor in business management and looking forward to graduate study after graduation.

Monda has been accepted for an internship with the Kansas City Royals and hopes to join Team USA as a physical therapist, athletic trainer and interpreter at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.

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2017 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI

MR. ROSS BJORK

DR. DAN DEINES

MR. DUANE FRENCH

Bjork was the youngest among his 120 peers in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision when hired as the athletic director at Western Kentucky.

Then in 2012, Bjork was named the director of intercollegiate athletics at the University of Mississippi becoming the youngest athletic director among the power five conference institutions.

Under his direction, Ole Miss’ studentathletes achieved a 3.0 GPA in the Spring of 2016 and graduation rates had reached an all-time high of 81 percent.

Bjork was honored by the NCAA in 2015 with a Champions of Diversity award recognizing his work at Ole Miss.

Deines serves as professor in the Department of Accounting and head of Accounting Pilot and Bridge Project at Kansas State University. Deines was influential in designing and implementing the nationally recognized curriculum revision at Kansas State that was awarded one of 11 Accounting Education Change Commission grants. He was awarded the AICPA’s Distinguished Achievement in Accounting Education Award and was recognized again in 2014. He has authored or co-authored several journal articles and is the co-author of the textbook "Introduction to Accounting: An Integrated Approach."

French was the chairman of the Equal Rights Commission in 1989. Just a year later, he helped pass the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. He also conducted research in Finland and Sweden to document how personal assistant cooperatives could be replicated in the United States. In 2005, French was an inaugural honoree into the Spinal Cord Injury Hall of Fame.

In 2008, French was named director of Disability Determination Services, a division of the Washington Department of Social & Health Services.

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NOMINATE A HORNET

MRS. SUE GIVENS

MR. JIM TRECEK

Givens has served as president of the Kansas School Superintendents Assoc., president and secretary treasurer of the Kansas Assoc. of Middle School Administrators, president of the United School Administrators of Kansas, chair of the Kansas Learning First Alliance and secretary and producer of the Miss Kansas Pageant, Inc. She was named a Kansas Master Teacher by ESU, Keys for Networking Principal of the Year, USA-Kansas Distinguished Service Award recipient, Paul Harris International Rotary Award, Leadership Kansas Class of 2013, one of 50 Kansans You Should Know, and the 2017 Kansas Superintendent of the Year.

Trecek was the founder of Associated Communications, Inc. He consulted the startups of ESPN and the Christian Broadcasting Network. He founded the Travel Channel, where he became the executive VP and COO. Trecek created Vyvx, Inc. to be the world premier television programming distributor on fiber optics technology. He has served at Oklahoma Centennial Photographic Survey; the Keogh Group; Triarii Scientific; the Knowledge Management Center; Alliance Professionals; and Red Source Global, where his counter terrorism intelligence about the Global War on Terrorism allowed him to gain top security clearance.

Searching for—and recognizing—the best. You know them. Those brilliant people who make everything they touch turn into Hornet Nation gold. In fact, maybe you’re one of them. Now is the time to tell us about those people and give them the recognition they deserve.

Honor them with a nomination for an Emporia State award or board position.

Or, put your name in the hat for consideration. For more information, visit emporia.edu/alumni/awards

NOMINATION DEADLINES:

Distinguished Alumni November 1

Alumni Association Board of Directors November 1

Hornet Heritage Award December 1

University Service Citation December 1

Read the full bios at www.emporia.edu/distinguishedalumni

2017 OUTSTANDING RECENT GRADUATES

ANDREW HEINICKE MS 2008-School Psychology EdS 2008-School Psychology Olathe, Kansas

DR. ASHLEY LONG MS 2010-Environmental Biology Bryan, Texas

JOHN MOYER BSB 2008-Mgmt. Information Systems Shawnee, Kansas

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ABOVE & BEYOND Going to class and studying fill every student’s calendar. Add in weights and conditioning, practices and competitions — both home and away — and it’s obvious student-athletes need to be masters at time management.

But, did you know that Emporia State University student-athletes also carve out thousands of hours for community service projects?

During the 2016-17 academic year, student-athletes contributed 3,566 hours of community service. Their biggest project is the annual Senior Prom, a dance they put on for members of the Emporia and surrounding community who are 55 and older. Work on the Senior Prom includes planning the theme, decorating, publicizing the event and even dance lessons!

Another very visible project is adopting a child through Make-A-Wish. Studentathletes organize spare change drives during games to raise money, then welcome the child and family to campus to be honored at a game.

Other projects include helping with campus events like the Nitty Gritty Dirt Dash; babysitting for the local Mothers of Preschoolers group; helping with community events like Polar Plunge, Senior Life Fair, the Haunted Trail and Food for Students; eating breakfast with students at Riverside Elementary School; and mentoring elementary students through Hangin’ With a Hornet.

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UPPING THEIR GAME Student-athletes quickly realize that their practice facilities — locker rooms, weight rooms, gyms and fields — are their home away from home. ESU’s football players and coaches are enjoying an extreme makeover of their athletic home.

New lockers and comfortable furniture for watching film have made a huge impact on players. And, new office furniture has replaced the hodge-podge pieces to update the coaching offices.

The makeover came courtesy of a gift from former football player Dave Robertson (BSB 1984-Business Administration) and his wife, Kathy, of Wichita.

“What Coach Higgins has built, and the quality of the football program makes me very proud,” Robertson said. “And to see the improvement in the facilities is great, too. I know it’s necessary if we want to continue to compete at this level.”

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SPOTLIGHT ON ALUMNI 1950 Larry L. Becker (BSE 59-Elementary Education), Papillion, Neb., was recently inducted into Great Bend High School's Hall of Fame.

Art C. Piculell (BA 59-Psychology), Scottsdale, Ariz., recently established the Dr. John E. King Endowed Professorship, honoring Emporia State's 11th president, making this the third endowed professorship he's established.

Dr. Carl W. Prophet (BSE 55-Biology, MS 55-Biology), Emporia, was recently honored with the naming of the new Prophet Aquatic Research and Outreach Center on the ESU campus.

Henry E. Tharp (BSE 58-Speech, BA 58-English), Kansas City, Mo., became a fellow for the U.S. Institute for Theatre Technology.

1960 Fred (BS 62-Social Sciences) and Elly Briggs, Lindsborg, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

Paul K. Evans (BSE 66-Physical Education, MS 70-Physical Education), Derby, was inducted into the Derby Hall of Fame. Some of his accomplishments include taking seven girls basketball teams to state, Ark Valley Girls Basketball Coach of the Year (1984,1985, and 2001), KBCA Girls' Basketball Coach of the Year (1985), KSHSAA Girls' Basketball Coach of the Year (1985), and varsity assistant football coach for state championship (1994).

Donald B. Farthing (MS 66-Music), Independence, was announced as the orchestra conductor of the 2017 Neewollah musical "Mary Poppins" directed by Barbara Blackert.

Margaret M. (Gallop) Grant (BSB 64-Elementary Education, MS 71-Educational Administration), Iola, recently celebrated her 100th birthday.

Dr. Edward Hammond (BSE 66-Speech, MS 67-Speech), Hays, was inducted into the 2017 Fort Hays State University Athletics Hall of Fame.

Mike J. Hartung (BSE 67-Art), Lindsborg, a private painter, recently had his paintings "Gas Stations, Laundromats, and the Spaces In Between: Paintings by Mike Hartung" showcased at three prestigious art 22

galleries in Kansas.

Dr. Floyd B. Hoelting (BA 68-Social Sciences, MS 68-Education), Austin, Texas, and friends recently hiked Mount Hood.

Kenneth and Helen L. (Justice) Kelley (MLS 68-Library Science), Columbus, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

Dan (BSE 66-Elementary Education, MS-71 Educational Administration) and Nancy (Shaw) Ulrich (BSE 67-Elementary Education), Salina, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in June.

Travis Wallace (BSE 65-Physical Education), Grand Prairie, Texas, was inducted into ESU's 2017 Athletic Hall of Honor for his excellent performance on the 1961-64 basketball team.

1970 James E. Akins (BS 73-Speech), Hays, is the new pastor of the Frankfort United Methodist Church.

Charles D. Coblentz (BSE 76-Psychology), Leavenworth, is the new superintendent for Lyndon USD 421.

Kenneth E. Darting (BSE 72-Physical Education), Topeka, was inducted into the 2017 ESU Athletic Hall of Honor for his outstanding performance on ESU's baseball team from 1968-72.

David G. Dutton (BSE 73-Speech, English, MA 82-Theatre), Granger, Ind., recently retired from teaching after 44 years in the academic field.

Ted T. Ericson (BS 73-Chemistry), Lincoln, Neb., recently retired after seven years at Zoetis Animal Health.

Mark D. Gibbons (BSE 77-Physical Education), Emporia, recently retired from Southwestern Bell/AT&T after a 36 year career, all of which was worked in the Emporia and surrounding area after first teaching for three years at Chase County High School at Cottonwood Falls.

Michael A. Gonzales (BA 75-Art, MS 77-Councelor Education), Shawnee, received the KC Chamber 2017 Ace Award.

Chuck L. Grimwood (BSB 73-Accounting), Emporia, recently retired from Mark II Lumber after 46 years in the business.

Rick J. Hyman (BSB 70-Business Administration), Annandale, N.J., has retired after 47 years from Coverage One as a national account manager.

Dr. Marc A. Johnson (BA 70-Biology), Reno, Nev., has been awarded the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award by the Nevada Area Council and the Boy Scouts of America.

Fredna J. (Fish) Karneges (BA 74-Psychology, MS 75-Rehabilitation Counseling), Vacaville, Calif., recently received a special recognition award for her work as the manager of Disability Management Services at the University of California (UC-Davis).

Kenneth N. Kraushaar (BSE 76-Elementary Education), Baldwin City, recently retired from the State of Kansas after 15 years. His most recent work was with the National Park Service as a park ranger. He was a ranger at three different parks in three different states.

Connie N. Lindell (AS 76-Secretarial, BSE 77-Business, MS 84-Business Education), Baldwin City, recently retired from Santa Fe Trails High School after 38 years of teaching.

Cheta C. (Dodder) Mark (BSE 74-Elementary Education), Tonganoxie, was inducted into the Tonganoxie USD 464 Education Foundation Hall of Fame in October 2017.

Pamela K. (Lucas) McComas (BSE 72-Elementary Education, MS 73-Speech), Topeka, a former Topeka High teacher, was recently inducted into the Kansas Teachers Hall of Fame.

Duane D. McIntire (BSE 71-Physical Education), Baldwin City, was inducted into the 2017 ESU Athletic Hall of Honor for his exceptional performance on the 1958-62 track & field team.

Maureen D. (Hillman) Pastine (MLS 71-Library Science), Plainville, has been honored as a Lifetime Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 40 years in the field of publishing.

Bob E. Peterson (BSE 70-Speech, MA 72-Speech), El Dorado, was awarded the 2017 Outstanding Theatre Educator of the Year by the Mary Jane Teall Theatre Organization.

Mike L. Petitjean (BSE 70-Business

Education, MS 78-Business Education), Emporia, recently retired from Ameriprise.

Mark D. Sarratt (BS 78-Biology), Lexington, Neb., has retired as a complex manager after working for Tyson for 40 years.

Larry A. Schmidt (BSB 71-Business Administration), Moundridge, recently retired from Mid-Kansas Credit Union after a 32 year career.

Bryan W. Schurle (BA 72-Mathmatics), Manhattan, recently retired as a professor from Kansas State University.

Dr. Michael E. (BSB 72-Business Administration) and Margaret I. Shepherd (BSE 72-Elementary Education), Manhattan, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

Linda S. (Brogan) Sinnett (BS 79-Business Administration, MBA 14-Business Administration), Overland Park, was an honored guest at the recent KC Alumni event for her feature in the Kansas City Business Journal as a past recipient of "Women Who Mean Business."

Rev. Lynn E. Spencer (BSE 77-Psychology), Meade, recently retired from St. John's Lutheran Church in Meade after a 36 year ministry career.

Dr. Mark E. Stanbrough (BSE 77-Social Sciences, MS 79-Physical Education), Emporia, was recently selected as an executive committee member of the National Committee for the Accreditation of Coaching Education.

Barry L. Swisher (BSB 73-Accounting), Creighton, Mo., with his father, Virgil, both of whom are veterans, went on an Honor Flight where they visited memorials built to honor their service and sacrifices.

Cheryl L. (Smith) Sylvester (BSE 77-Elementary Education, MLS 09-Library Science), Perry, recently became the director of the Baldwin City Public Library.

Jackie A. (Basham) Vietti (BSE 71-Secondary Education), Shawnee, was appointed acting president of Kansas City Kansas Community College.

Chief Judge Merlin G. Wheeler (BA 74-Political Science), Emporia, has been reappointed to serve a second two-year term as chief judge of the 5th Judicial

District, effective Jan. 1, 2018 to Dec. 31, 2019.

1980 Joanie R. (Wohlgemuth) Abel (AS 83-Executive Secretarial, BSE 16-Elementary Education), Nortonville, recently became a kindergarten teacher at Jefferson County North Elementary.

Rich L. Ankerholz (AA 85), Oskaloosa, officially retired from the University of Kansas in the summer of 2017.

Jay J. Applegate (BSE 80-Physical Education, MS 94-Counselor Education), LeRoy, is the new Gridley Elementary and SCC Middle School principal.

Julianne M. (Perrault) Couch (BFA 82-Dramatic Arts, BS 82-English, MS 84-English), Bellevue, Iowa, received a 2017 Kansas Notable Book Award from the State Library of Kansas. The book is The Small Town Midwest: Resilience and Hope in the Twenty-first Century, published by the University of Iowa Press.

Dr. Diane M. (Prior) DeBacker (BSB 82-Business Education), Topeka, has been appointed by Governor Brownback as executive director of Business and Education Innovation at the Kansas Department of Commerce.

Lane A. Hollern (BSB 82-Business Administration), Emporia, recently celebrated 35 years in business at L & L Pets.

Carri S. Kliewer (MS 89-Biology), Wichita, recently became a psychiatric physician assistant at Prairie View, Inc. Denise L. (Smoot) Kruse (BSB 82-Business Administration), Overland Park, was an honored guest at the recent KC Alumni event for her feature in the Kansas City Business Journal as a past recipient of "Women Who Mean Business."

Dr. Darla J. (Hodges) Mallein (BSE 80-Social Sciences, MS 94-Master Teacher Secondary), Emporia, has been appointed to the Kansas State Department of Education committee to revise the professional standards for social sciences education.

Teresa A. (Harms) Martin (BS 81-Public Affairs, BS 81-Business Administration), Kansas City, Mo., was an honored guest at the recent KC Alumni event for her

feature in the Kansas City Business Journal as a past recipient of "Women Who Mean Business."

Gwyneth Mellinger Auchard (MS 84-English), Rockingham, Va., recently became the director of Media Arts and Design at James Madison University.

Toby E. Melster (BS 87-English, MS 03-Educational Administration), Hiawatha, recently became the new superintendent for Brewster USD 314.

Pamela D. Patrick (BSE 80-Elementary Education), Ulysses, was awarded the Citizen of the Year Award by Lt. Governor Jeff Colyer.

Dr. J.D. Schramm (BFA 85-Speech & Theatre), San Francisco, Calif., delivered the seventh annual Sam E. and Jeannene Hayes Lecture, "Envisioning a Future for Yourself and Others" at ESU. Dr. Joyce M. Thierer (MLS 80-Library Science, MS 86-History), Admire, was featured on a segment of "Prairie Women: Engaging Women of the Flint Hills," a video series from the Flint Hills Discovery Center Foundation and Prairie Hollow Productions.

Susan J. Thomas (BS 86-Psychology), Danville, Calif., was honored as the Honorary Beta Gamma Sigma inductee of 2017.

Mike W. Todd (MS 88-Special Education, MS 95-Educational Administration), Sedan, recently became a special education teacher for West Elk USD 282.

Kathy L. (Smith) Williams (MS 87-Psychology, EdS 91-School Psychology), Lawrence, is the new pastor of Holton First United Methodist Church.

1990 Tony P. Allison (BSB 93-Finance), El Dorado, has recently joined Intrust Bank in El Dorado as a commercial relationship manager.

Dr. John R. Allison (MS 94-Educational Administration), Olathe, has been named the 2018 Kansas Superintendent of the Year, recognizing both his contributions to the Olathe school district and his record of success as a longtime leader of Wichita schools.

Scott Anderson (BSB 91-Accounting), Topeka, has been chosen as one of five members to be appointed to the Kansas

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Development Finance Authority Board

by Governor Brownback.

Matthew G. Baumwart (BSE 96-Physical Education, BSE 96-Biology, MS 99-Physical Education, Recreation), Emporia, is the new Iola Middle School USD 257 assistant principal.

Jeff A. Beims (BSE 91-Business Education, Social Sciences), Saint Francis, recently retired from Saint Francis High School after teaching American and World History as well as coaching for 25 years. He has since started his own insurance company, Thunderbird Insurance, in Bird City.

James M. Caldwell (BSE 93-Art), Ozawkie, is the new art teacher at Oskaloosa High School for Oskaloosa USD 341.

Julie M. (Anderson) Cayton (BSE 93-Psychology, MS 95-Special Education), Emporia, was inducted as president of the Missouri-KansasNebraska chapter of the Educational Opportunity Association (EOA) at their annual conference held in Schaumburg, Ill. She will also serve on the regional association Board of Directors.

Jane Corry (MLS 97-Library Science), Portland, Ore., has been elected co-chair elect for the Children's Services Division of the Oregon Library Association.

David C. Coufal (MS 92-Educational Administration), Hiawatha, has been named Area I Middle Level Principal of the Year by the Kansas Association of Secondary School Principals.

Toby A. Countryman (BSE 93-Social Sciences, MS 09-Educational Administration), Quinter, has been selected as the Kansas Association of Secondary School Principals Area V 2017-2018 High School Principal of the Year.

Jesse W. Griffin (BSE 94-Mathematics, BSE 94-Psychology, MS 97-Health, Physical Education, & Recreation), Lees Summit, Mo., was recently named the 2017 National High School Girls Track and Field Coach of the Year by the U.S. Track Field and Cross Country Coaches' Association.

Bridgette M. (Rodgers) Griffin (BSE 97-Elementary Education), Gridley, is the new Lyndon Middle School science teacher.

Derick L. Hammes (BSE 94-Social Sciences, BSE 94-Physical Education), Topeka, was selected to coach the 2017 Shrine Bowl East Team.

Katherine J. (Halloran) Harrell (MAT 24

97-Social Sciences), Tonganoxie, was selected as the recipient of the 2017 Kansas History Teacher of the Year Award.

Brian L. Hill (BSE 95-Social Science), Holcomb, was selected to coach the 2017 Shrine Bowl West Team.

Kertis W. Keehn (BSE 92-Biology), Netawaka, recently became a new science teacher at Horton High School.

Jacob M. Marszalek (MS 98-Psychology), Lees Summit, Mo., has recently been appointed as the acting director of the Urban Education Research Center, School of Education, University of Missouri-Kansas City.

Shawn F. Michaelis (BSE 99-Math), Lakin, is the new Lakin High School principal.

Rob C. Miller (BSE 90-Health Education, BSE 90-Biology), Leavenworth, was recently named the 2016-17 Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference Athletic Director of the Year.

Wendy L. (Baumgardner) Moore (BSE 90-Elementary Education, MS 02-Educational Administration), Emporia, is the new principal of John Diemer Elementary School.

Mike C. Mullin (MLS 90-Library Science), Watertown, S.D., recently retired from Watertown Regional Library after a 26 year career.

Jane F. Oeser (MS 93-Educational Administration), Claflin, has been named Area III Middle Level Principal of the Year by the Kansas Association of Secondary School Principals.

Stephanie E. (Coots) Oliver (BSE 97-Elementary Education), Chanute, recently began teaching third grade for Chanute USD 413.

Kelly V. Peterson-Fairchild (MLS 96-Library Science), Klamath, Ore., recently became the dean of library and learning services at Dixie State University.

Brent W. Pfeifer (BSE 96-English, BSE 96-Physical Education), Wichita, was selected to coach the 2017 Shrine Bowl West Team.

Andrea M. Roberts Pierson (BA 91-Speech, Theatre), Indianapolis, Ind., was named a 2017 Woman of Influence by the Indianapolis Business Journal.

Andrew J. Schell (BFA 98-Art), Frankfort, had an art exhibit last September. "TOWER" is a multimedia installation incorporating painting, drawing, sculpture and video

components.

Aaron H. Scheve (BS 99-Biology), Olpe, along with other Kansas game wardens, was honored by Governor Brownback for their relief efforts in Houston after Hurricane Harvey. Scheve, as part of the KDWPT Color Guard, also received the honor of presenting the American flag on the field at Kauffman Stadium during the National Anthem prior to a Kansas City Royals game.

John M. Seibel (MS 98-Curriculum & Instruction), Hillsboro, recently began teaching language arts for Centre USD 397.

James A. (FF) and Bonnie B. (Bruderer) Starr (BFA 98-Communication, MS 06-Mental Health Counseling), Emporia, were recently called to serve for two years as missionaries for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Chicago West Mission of the Church.

Col. Laura Trinkle (BSE 91-Physical Education), Arlington, Va., was featured in "Stories That Inspire," a series of interviews that speak to the resiliency of the Army family.

Melissa A. Ulsaker (BS 97-Sociology), Kansas City, recently accepted a position with KeyPoint Government Solutions as a background investigator based out of Loveland, Colo., with a home office in Kansas City.

Penny R. (Brecheisen) Unruh (BSE 99-Elementary Education), Copeland, is the new kindergarten teacher at Satanta Elementary School for USD 507.

Jameson M. Watkins (BS 95-English, MLS 96-Library Sciences), Yakima, Wash., was recently named chief information officer at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences.

Peggy J. Werner (MLS 91-Library Science), Fergus Falls, Minn., received the William G. Asp Distinguished Service Award, which is the Minnesota Library Association's highest honor.

Rodney S. Whittmer (BSE 92-Business Education), Holton, has been selected as the KASSP Area 1 2017-2018 High School Principal of the Year.

2000 Tyler W. Applegate (BSE 06-Social Science, BSE 06-Physical Education, MS 17-Educational Administration), Chanute, is the new technology director and principal of Lincoln Preschool for Chanute USD 413.

Michelle M. (Larson) Bagley (MLS 04-Library Science), Portland, Ore., was recently appointed to library dean at Portland Community College.

Jake W. Bassett (BFA 07-Communication), Rogers, Ark., recently became the director of business development at Advantage Solutions.

Rita A. (Moeder) Boles (BSE 09-Elementary Education, MS 16-Early Childhood Education), Oakley, is the new third grade teacher at Oakley Elementary School for USD 274.

Bryan C. Bombardier (BA 01-Chemistry), Concordia, recently became the owner and pharmacist of Panther Pride Pharmacy in Concordia.

Amy A. Brownlee (MLS 02-Library Science), Sterling, was awarded the 2017 President's Distinguished Library Media Specialist Award by the Kansas Association of School Librarians.

Nikki C. (Vasquez) Cash (BSE 01-Elementary Education), Paola, recently became a kindergarten teacher at Rockville Elementary for Louisburg USD 416.

Jamie D. (Wiggins) Cox (BSE 00-English, MS 04-Special Education), Gardner, recently became a special education teacher for Burlington USD 244.

Dr. Betsy L. Crawford (BS 00-Psychology, MS 01-School Psychology, EdS 02-School Psychology), Hays, earned a doctorate of education in special education from Kansas State University.

Theresa M. (Smith) Fischer (BME 07-Music Education), Fredonia, was named the 2017 Kansas Music Educators Association High School Music Teacher of the Year for the southeast Kansas district.

Stephen J. Fish (MS 03-Health, Physical Education, & Recreation), Marion, Iowa, was recently inducted into the Marion Independent School District Hall of Fame for his success as a baseball coach.

Dr. Lea R. Gimenez (BS 04-Economics), Paraguay, is the Minister of Finance in the country of Paraguay. She is the only woman in charge of a finance ministry in Latin America, and at 36 years of age, is the youngest in the continent. She is one of only seven Ministers of Finance who were educated in the United States.

Earl B. Givens, Jr. (BA 07-History, MLS 10-Library Science), Salisbury, N.C., has been appointed the director of Catawba College's Corriher-Linn-Black Library.

Gerald D. Gurss (BM 01-Music), Columbia, S.C., is a semi-finalist for the American Prize for choral composition.

Brian L. Herder (MLS 09-Library Science), Topeka, has recently authored a book, Operation Torch 1942, The Invasion of French North Africa.

Clayton D. Hill (BS 06-Sociology), Seneca, recently completed his training as a member of KHP Recruit Class #56 and is now patrolling in Nemaha County.

Alen H. Hodzic (BSB 07-Accounting), New York, N.Y., has been named chief of staff for the Northeast Region of Grant Thornton LLP. Brent M. Hoelting (BSE 03-Social Science), Osage City, was selected to coach the 2017 Shrine Bowl East Team.

Travis E. Johnson (MS 06-Health, Physical Education, & Recreation), Sublette, recently began teaching social studies and physical education at Lakin High School.

Emily J. (Costello) Kannady (BSB 04-Marketing), Marion, recently accepted a job as a lending officer at Tampa State Bank, becoming the third generation Costello to be involved with the bank.

Jason Knowles (MS 04-Intructional Design & Technology), Stafesboro, Ga., is an instructor of communication, digital arts and new media at Southwestern College.

Kurt N. Kohler (MS 04-Health, Physical Education, & Recreation), Hays, is the new athletic director for Northeast Community College in Nebraska.

Rochelle L. (Wilson) Kohlmeier (BS 02-Psychology, MS 04-Counselor Education), Garnett, is the new kindergarten through second grade counselor for USD 257.

Mike A. Lang (BFA 05-Communication, MLS 14-Library Science), Emporia, is the new director of the State Library of Kansas Talking Books Service.

Mary C. Larkin (BSE 06-Elementary Education), Winfield, is the new kindergarten teacher for Syracuse USD 494.

Katherine L. (Thornbrugh) Lien (BSE 09-Elementary Education), Wichita, is a 5th grade teacher for Mulvane USD 263.

Darci M. Lisher (BSE 06-Elementary Education), Iola, is a new elementary teacher at Lincoln Elementary in Iola.

Rebecca A. (Heller) Long (MS 00-Early Child Education), Topeka, is a new

special education teacher at Royal Valley Elementary School.

Jessica L. (Dewitt) Madinger (BSE 08-English, MS 11-English), Americus, is the new English teacher at Olpe High School.

Lucas J. Markowitz (BS 03-Sociology), Olpe, is the new supervisor of care coordination at Newman Regional Health.

Ryan M. Martin (BS 05-Recreation, MS 07-Health, Physical Education, & Recreation), Hastings, Neb., received the Outstanding Recreation Official Award from the Nebraska Recreation and Park Association during the group's annual conference in October.

John D. Martin (MS 02-Master Teacher Secondary, MS 04-Educational Administration), Topeka, is the new Royal Valley High School assistant principal and athletic and activities director.

Brandon P. Mellen (BSE 00-Physical Education, BSE 00-Business Education, MS 04-Health, Physical Education, & Recreation), Lawrence, is the new assistant principal and activities director at Tonganoxie High School.

Cherith D. (Williams) Mock (BSE 01-Elementary Education), Derby, recently became a fifth grade teacher for Rose Hill USD 394.

Kevin W. Moore (MLS 07-Library Science), Portland, Ore., was named EveryLibrary's 2017 Artist in Residence.

For his residency, Kevin created a series of library-themed editorial cartoons focusing on how libraries change lives, librarians build communities, and on the intersection of politics and information.

Barry A. Muninger (BS 07-Health Promotion), Topeka, is the new director of quality and risk management at the Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital.

Jalayne M. Nelson (BSE 02-Elementary Education), Parker, is a new first grade teacher at Humboldt Elementary School for USD 258.

DeRhonda L. (Alexander) Newby (BSE 02-Elementary Education), Oswego, is the new Title 1 teacher at Meadow View Grade School for Labette County USD 506.

Sara A. (Charles) Niehues (BSE 02-Elementary Education, MS 05-School Psychology, EdS 06-School Psychology), Concordia, is the new school psychologist for USD 224.

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Eli M. O'Brien (BS 09-History), Osage City, has joined Monnat & Spurrier, Chartered as an associate attorney.

His primary practice will focus on the defense of serious felony accusations.

Krystin M. (Philbrook) Olson (BSB 04-Management), Wichita, recently became the human relations manager at Koch Industries.

Keith B. Pfannenstiel (BS 07-Health Promotion, MS 09-Health, Physical Education, & Recreation), Sterling, recently became an assistant professor in the Health, Physical Education, & Recreation department at ESU. Chet A. Pobolish (BIS 00-Integrated Studies), Saint Joseph, Mo., has been appointed the new head football coach at Southwestern Oklahoma State University.

Helen E. (Withers) Rigdon (MLS 03-Library Science), Jefferson City, Mo., was recently named the new director of the Sioux City Public Library System.

Adam S. Rust (BA 08-History), San Jose, Calif., is now an associate attorney at Simoncini & Associates of San Jose.

Ashley V. (Spiker) Schuetz (BFA 05-Communication), Holton, is a new fifth grade teacher at Holton Elementary School.

Krisha L. (Crupper) Smith (BSE 06-Elementary Education), Tonganoxie, recently became a second grade teacher at Oskaloosa Elementary School for Oskaloosa USD 341.

Tranda R. Strnad (BFA 09-Painting, Art), Russell, is the new 6-12 art teacher at Republic County Middle/High School.

Andy J. Vogelsberg (BS 07-Earth Science), McPherson, was inducted into the 2017 ESU Athletic Hall of Fame for his performance on the 2004-07 track team.

Lisa D. Wege (BSE 09-Elementary Education), Horton, recently became a special education teacher at Royal Valley Middle School.

Howard West (BSB 05-Computer Information Systems, MS 07-Intructional Design & Technology), Cambridge, Mass., was recently the recipient of the IDS 2017 Global Mentoring Award.

Lewis E. Whitson (BSE 09-Physical Education, BSE 09-Social Sciences), Emporia, is the new high school history and government teacher for Marais des Cygnes Valley USD 456.

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Jenny R. (Lindsay) Wilcoxson (BSE 03-Elementary Education, MS 06-Early Child Education), Osage City, is the new kindergarten and first grade special education teacher at Three Lakes Educational Cooperative in Osage City.

2010 Christopher L. Alderman (BS 17-Biochemistry, Molecular Biology), Emporia, was recently awarded a Fellowship by The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. Corey L. Bacon (BSE 13-Elementary Education), Emporia, is a new member of Frontier Farm Credit team of financial officers. He will be serving the credit needs of farmers and ranchers.

Beth K. (Fanning) Bechard (BSE 11-Elementary Education, MS 15-Master Teacher), Holton, recently became a new second grade teacher at Royal Valley Elementary School for USD 337.

Brent C. Bechard (MS 16-Educational Administration), Bonner Springs, is the new Holton High School assistant principal and athletic director.

Ashley R. Brown (BSB 13-Business Administration), Emporia, is the new director of Building Blocks Community Child Care, Inc., in Council Grove.

Alaina J. Buchanan (MS 17-Biology), Overland Park, recently became a laboratory supervisor at Washburn University.

Amanda D. Burk (MS 12-Adaptive Special Education), Osage City, is the new kindergarten through fourth grade special education teacher for Burlingame USD 454.

Nora Burmeister (MLS 15-Library Science), Bellingham, Wash., is now the online learning librarian at Central Carolina Community College.

Kayla M. Callahan (BSE 10-Elementary Education), Paola, recently began her first year as a licensed teacher, overseeing the Prairie View Middle School sixth­and seventh ­grade resource room.

Dennis Christman (MLS 14-Library Science), Sanford, N.C., is now the new metadata transformational librarian at Duke University.

Gera L. Cochren (MS 11-Adaptive Special Education, Special Education), Whiting, recently became a kindergarten teacher at Jackson Heights in Holton.

Lindsay L. Cuadra (BSB 15-Accounting), Kansas City, Mo., is a new tax associate

at PricewaterhouseCoopers in Columbia, S.C. Tony D. Davis (BIS 16-Interdisciplinary Studies), Iola, joined the New Mexico State women's track & field and cross country staff, where he will serve as an assistant coach primarily in charge of sprints, hurdles and jumps.

Brian Dorsey (BS 14-Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, MS 17-Forensic Science), Emporia, recently became a confirmation chemist at the Clinical Reference Laboratory in Lenexa.

Yuan Feng (MS 17-Forensic Science), Emporia, is a new scientist in the Diagnostics Lab at Kansas State Veterinary School in Manhattan.

Cristy L. Flippin (BSE 16-Physical Education), Burlington, is the new physical education teacher at Iola Middle School. She is also the volleyball coach and assistant basketball coach.

Anna L. Fragel (BSE 17-Elementary Education), Wichita, is a new kindergarten teacher at Overbrook Attendance Center.

Christine M. Frederking (BSE 12-Elementary Education), Wichita, is the new third grade teacher at Kingman Elementary School.

Jasmine B. Greene (BS 13-Political Science), Brookings, S.D., has been promoted from program assistant to program coordinator at South Dakota State University.

Todd D. Hauser (BS 13-Crime and Delinquency Studies), Humboldt, recently passed his bar exam and is the newest attorney working at the Geisert, Graffman and Smith law firm in Kingman.

Robert Hedrick (MS 10-Adaptive Special Education, Special Education), Ottawa, was selected to coach the 2017 Shrine Bowl East Team.

Adam C. Helmer (BSE 15-Speech, Theatre), Emporia, is the new 7th through 12th grade English teacher for Tescott USD 240.

Samuel E. Hendee (BSE 10-Physical Education, MS 17-Special Education), Bonner Springs, is the new special education teacher at Santa Fe Trail Jr. High School in Holton.

Crystal E. Hinck (BSE 14-Elementary Education), Burlingame, is a new preschool instructor for Rural Vista USD 481.

Jeremy Holloway (MS 17-Educational Administration), Louisburg, is the new

assistant principal and activities director at Louisburg High School for USD 416.

Katie A. (Hook) Revell (BSE 10-Elementary Education), Ellinwood, is the new MTSS/ Title 1 teacher for Ellinwood USD 355.

Hayley N. Jirak (BSB 16-Business Administration), Overland Park, recently became an associate account manager at Lockton Affinity.

Jared D. Kitselman (BSE 13-Elementary Education), Osage City, is the new second grade teacher for Quenemo USD 456.

Matt B. Koelling (BS 11-Recreation), Phoenix, Ariz., became part of the University of Memphis track staff as a jumps/pole vault coach.

Zach P. Lackey (BSE 11-Health Education, Physical Education), Washington, is the new middle school physical education teacher at Kepley Middle School in Ulysses.

Brittany M. Latham (BS 17-Communication), Peck, is a graphic designer graduate assistant at Boston University.

Sarah A. Lawrence (BSE 17-Elementary Education), Eureka, is the new sixth grade teacher at Eureka Elementary School.

Shayla Long (MA 14-Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), Mound City, recently became a math teacher at Jayhawk-Linn Junior High for USD 346. As well as teaching, she is the head coach for junior and senior high cross country, the head coach for girls' high school basketball, and the assistant coach for junior and senior high track.

Halie R. Luken (BSE 15-Speech, Theatre), Moran, is a new teacher for Marmaton Valley USD 256.

Crystal L. Morales (MED 16-Teaching), Dodge City, recently became a physical science and physics teacher at Oskaloosa High School for Oskaloosa USD 341.

Kelly L. Moten (BS 17-Crime & Delinquency Studies), Gary, Ind., former Emporia State Lady Hornet guard, recently signed a contract to play professionally for Riva Basket of the LNA. Corina Nour (MBA 11-Accounting, Business Administration), Belmont, Calif., is the new lead internal auditor at Intuit in San Francisco.

Paige L. Nuffer (BSE 17-Chemistry, Physics, Biology), Overland Park, recently became a high school science

teacher for Olathe USD 233.

Tyson W. Oakes (BSB 10-Business Administration), Independence, was recently elected by his peers and has been inducted as president of the Young Bank Officers of Kansas (YBOK) Division.

Michael M. O'Gorman (BSE 17-Physics, Middle Level Science), Overland Park, recently became a life sciences teacher at Prairie Star Middle School for Blue Valley USD 229.

Matthew C. Parra (BS 15-Political Science), Emporia, has accepted a position as an associate manager at Sunflower Bank.

Sheldon M. Patton (BSE 13-Social Sciences), Anthony, is the new athletic and activities director for Centre USD 397.

Megan J. Peterson (BSE 12-Elementary Education), Greeley, recently became a special education teacher for Valley Heights USD 498.

Douglas M. Porter (BSE 15-Social Sciences), Lawrence, is a new sixth and seventh interrelated teacher at Osage City Middle School for USD 420.

Tina L. (Bruna) Price (MS 17-Special Education), Marysville, is the new fifth grade teacher at St. Gregory's Catholic School in Marysville.

Mary M. Ralston (MS 17-Forensic Science), Salina, took a position as a DNA analyst for the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Britanie E. Ramirez (BS 16-Sociology), Emporia, was recently promoted to director of street outreach services for KidsTLC in Olathe.

Zachary E. Rampy (BSE 12-Elementary Education), Overland Park, earned his first head coaching gig at Shawnee Mission North after one season of being the offensive coordinator for the Indians.

Rudy C. Rankin (BA 10-Spanish Literature, Modern Language), Roswell, N.M., recently published his second novel "Irreparable."

Benjamin M. Reilly (BME 14-Music Education, BM 14-Music), McPherson, is the new 6th - 12th grade music teacher at Little River Junior Senior High School for USD 444.

Mark S. Reinstein (BIS 16-Interdisciplinary Studies), Boca Raton, Fla., is a featured photographer in the book "Donald Trump The Master Builder" by Ron Galella. Mark

is a retired White House Press Corps photographer.

Andrea L. (Vertz) Riebel (BA 12-Public Relations, Communication), Kansas City, Mo., recently became the residential complex coordinator at ESU. Jason M. Robb (MLS 14-Library Sciences), Iola, received the Kansas Library Association's Presidential Award for New Professionals at the annual Kansas Library Conference in Wichita.

James A. Roberts (BSE 13-Recreation, Physical Education), Augusta, became a new fourth grade special education teacher for Rose Hill USD 394.

Travisray L. Salyers (BSE 17-Business), Linwood, will be teaching 9th through 12th grade business at Santa Fe Trail High School for USD 434.

Scott M. Sandstorm (BS 13-Sociology), Marysville, is a new insurance account specialist at Frontier Farm Credit in Emporia.

Cara L. Seats (MA 17-History), Emporia, has taken a position as an archives technician with the Johnson County Records and Tax Commission.

Trevor C. Smith (BSE 15-Physical Education, Health Education), LeRoy, is the new middle school science and physical education teacher for USD 245.

Benjamin R. Smith (BS 10-Biology, MS 13-Environmental Biology), De Soto, was recently promoted to the position of environmental protection specialist with the National Park Service at Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Nevada.

Jake Snyder (BA 15-Chemistry, MS 17-Forensic Science), Andover, is a new toxicologist at the Clinical Reference Laboratory in Lenexa.

Janelle Thimmesch (MS 17-Forensic Science), Andale, became a forensic toxicologist at Sedgwick County Regional Forensic Science Center in Wichita.

Tyler C. Thomsen (BS 17-Biology), Emporia, has been accepted into the master's program in the Department of Biological Sciences at Western Illinois University, where he will be involved in research on invasive silver carp in the Mississippi River.

Hui Tian (MS 17-Forensic Science), Emporia, recently became a research assistant/laboratory manager in the lab of Dr. Zinovyeva, whose research focuses on microRNA. Sarah C. VenJohn (MS 16-Curriculum & Instruction), Winfield, was selected

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as the 2017 USD 465 Secondary Teacher of the Year, then in September 2017 was honored as a Kansas Teacher of the Year nominee at the Region IV Banquet in Wichita. At that banquet, she was selected as the Region IV Secondary Teacher of the Year.

Tricia L. Vogel (BSE 14-Math Education), Clearwater, recently became the head softball coach at Washburn Rural High School in Topeka.

Amber R. (MacDougal) Vogeler (BS 14-Psychology), Melvern, has recently become director of the Community Developmental Disability Organization of the East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging in Ottawa.

Casey E. Vohs (BSE 14-Elementary Education), Louisburg, recently became a third grade teacher at Broadmoor Elementary for Louisburg USD 416.

Anna M. Voss (MS 17-Health, Physical Education, & Recreation), Hoisington, recently became the new fitness director of Core Fitness at the Garden City Recreation Commission.

Annamarie L. (Larue) Wagner (BSE 13-Elementary Education), Manhattan, recently became a teacher for Marysville USD 364 and will teach reading for grades five and six.

Ryan D. Wash (BFA 13-Communication), Kansas City, Mo., two time national debate champion, will soon have his life story made into a movie by Brad Pitt's Plan B production company.

Kendra N. Wedde (BSE 15-Elementary Education), Paola, recently became a second grade teacher at Cottonwood Elementary for Paola USD 368.

Justin R. Wieser (BSE 09-Marketing, MED 13-Teaching, Marketing), Emporia, is the new strength and conditioning teacher at BasehorLinwood High School for Basehor USD 458.

Claire E. (Hamilton) Yost (BSE 17-Elementary Education), Wichita, is a new third grade teacher at Valley Center Elementary School for USD 262.

Joel A. Young (BSE 17-English), Emporia, is the new high school English teacher for Marais des Cygnes Valley USD 456.

FRIENDS Dr. Raffaele DeVito (FF), Lawrence, was the recent recipient of the Silver Stirrup Award for Meritorious Service on the Kansas International Trade Coordinating Council.

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Jose L. Feliciano, Jr., Emporia, is the new Emporia State University alumni director.

Carmen N. Leeds, Emporia, was recently named the 2017 NCAA Division II Administrator of the Year.

FORMER STUDENTS Kenji J. Bolden, Emporia, was recently named director of music ministries at First United Methodist in Valdosta.

Ken D. Buchele, Emporia, was chosen as an honorary bailiff for the Supreme Court's special session at ESU in October 2017.

Lisa A. Farris, Marceline, Mo., was inducted into the 2017 ESU Athletic Hall of Honor for her exceptional performance on the 1988-89 track team.

Don A. Hill, Emporia, has been selected to be the government relations consultant for Emporia State University.

Paul T. Howard, Washington, DC, recently received two prestigious awards, the 2017 Washington, DC, Teacher of the Year as well as the 2017 Gilder Lehrman Award.

Barry Johnson, Seattle, Wash., was one of a dozen artists chosen in 2017 for the residency program called Storefronts UN, with Pioneer Square's Center on Contemporary Art, designed to support socially engaged artists and to celebrate cultural diversity.

Hunter B. Porter, Red Oak, Texas, is the new head volleyball coach at Iowa Lakes Community College.

Raymond and Lisa J. (Sano) Puckett, Olathe, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

Kevin J. Rabas, Emporia, was named an outstanding alumnus for the Kansas State University College of Arts and Sciences.

Kim K. Thomas, Stockton, received the 2017 E.A. Mosher Excellence in Local Government Award presented by The League of Kansas Municipalities.

Brett N. White, Wichita, is the new superintendent for Andover USD 385.

SUBMISSIONS

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NUPTIALS Jim Chambers and Susan Whiting (BSE 74, MS 78), December 31, 2015 Daniel Shaw (BS 15) and Courtney Haring (BS 15), February 5, 2016 Shawn Ludwig and Hannah Pemberton (BSE 14), April 29, 2017 Drew Hammond and Holly Glynn (BSE 13, MS 16), May 29, 2017 Arturo Rangel and Amy Newman (BSE 87), June 3, 2017 Kole Schankie (BSB 16) and Ashley DeWitt (BS 17), June 16, 2017 Daniel Claassen (BSB 16) and Morgan Flowers, July 22, 2017 David Glibbery and Cheryl Leitnaker (BA 73, MS 75), July 29, 2017 Jermaine Gregory and Morgan Murphy (BS 07), September 9, 2017 Henry Marquardt and Chelsea Redger (BS 06), September 16, 2017 Jared Allman and Hilary Moe (BFA 10), September 23, 2017 David Youso and Kimberly Stephens (BS 08), September 23, 2017 Joseph Currie and Jessica Hilbish (BSN 15), September 30, 2017 Mark Brinkman (BS 11) and Autumn Preston (BS 12), October 14, 2017 April Huddleston (BSE 08, MS 10) and Mallory Rosales, October 21, 2017 Jonathan Krueger (BA 10) and Taylor McClellan, November 4, 2017

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Benoni Thomas Elliott, son, born to Jonathan and Jessica (Schofield) Elliott (BSE 07), February 27, 2015 Otto Steven Lang, son, born to Mike (BFA 05, MLS 14) and Kayla (Erickson) Lang (BS 06), January 18, 2017 Chet Christian Thomsen, son, born to Aaron (BS 12) and Jennifer (Cheray) Thomsen (BSB 12), April 6, 2017 Luke Andrew Topper, son, born to Robert Jr. and Mary (Sigle) Topper (BSE 16), July 5, 2017 Kash Boone Corpening, son, born to Jared and Jessica (Fleming) Corpening (BS 13), August 9, 2017

3 Samuel Theodore Walker, son, born to Andrew Walker (MLS 14) and Kim Weir (MLS 13), September 7, 2017 Rafael Thomas Raplinger, son, born to Matthew Raplinger and Mayra Aguirre (BSB 03), October 31, 2017 Samuel Christian Elliott, son, born to Jonathan and Jessica (Schofield) Elliott (BSE 07), November 2, 2017 Eliza Jean Tegtmeier, daughter, born to Caleb (BSB 08, MBA 09) and Bethany Tegtmeier, November 4, 2017 Kreed Wayne Olsen, son, born to Saeger and Makaila (McClelland) Olsen (BS 08), November 8, 2017

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Did you or a Hornet you know have a new baby recently? Then sign up for Corky’s Crew! This program features special gifts for our newest members of Hornet Nation. To sign up, visit www. emporia.edu/alumni/hornet-nation/ sign-up-for-corkys-crew.html

ESU RETIREMENTS Enrique Cisneros, Emporia, retired on December 31, 2017, after 13 years, ending his career as a custodial specialist in Building Services.

Carol Daniels, Emporia, retired on August 12, 2017, after 9 years, ending her career as an associate professor in Psychology Elaine Henry (MS 01-Student Personnel), Allen, retired on December 31, 2017, after 30 years, ending her career as the director of Financial Aid/Registration.

Rebecca Henry (BSB 79-Accounting), Emporia, retired on September 1, 2017, after 18 years, ending her career as an administrative specialist in Athletics.

Deborah Maxwell (BSE 73-Art, MA 80-Art), Emporia, retired on December 30, 2017, after 13 years, ending her career as a clinical instructor in the Art department.

Donald Mock, Emporia, retired on August 18, 2017, after 10 years, ending his career as a physical plant supervisor in Facilities.

Dawn Moews (BSE 73-Speech, MS 83-Curriculum & Instruction), Emporia, retired on December 31, 2017, after 11 years, ending her career as the director of conference and workshops at the Jones Institute for Educational Excellence.

Anita Munoz, Emporia, retired on September 29, 2017, after 23 years, ending her career as a senior custodial supervisor in Building Services.

Gary Reno (BSE 75-Elementary Education), Emporia, retired on September 30, 2017, after 36 years, ending his career as a physical plant supervisor in Facilities.

Bob Spain, Strong City, retired on October 31, 2017, after 18 years, ending his career as a senior custodial supervisor in Building Services.

Karen Weatherholt, Admire, retired on December 18, 2017, after 25 years, ending her career as a storekeeper in the Mail Center.

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BUILDING HORNET NATION FOR OVER 20 YEARS After over 20 years of service to Emporia State University, the Alumni Association and the greater-Wichita region, Mim Hiesterman retired as ESU’s South Central Regional Alumni Coordinator in December of 2017. Her accomplishments are many: leading an annual golf tournament that has raised over $175,000 for a scholarship fund benefitting South Central Hornets, serving teachers and recognizing alumni in regional high schools, building a core group of chapter leaders for the South Central area and coordinating numerous special events to keep alumni and friends connected to and engaged

with ESU. While Mim’s accomplishments are numerous and significant, perhaps her greatest legacy is the many personal relationships and friendships Mim established on behalf of Emporia State University. Whether directly serving ESU or participating in activities like Bike Across Kansas, Mim has been a key ambassador for the university, constantly connecting our many Hornets with each other and ESU. Thank you, Mim, for your dedication and service.

Your passion for ESU will continue to inspire and propel the Hornet Nation.

HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF DR. JOHN PETERSON The former dean of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Dr. John E. Peterson, or “Pete” as his friends often called him, was a well-known person in the Emporia and the university community. Many people came to know him through his various writings as he communicated with friends, colleagues, students and former students with his own creation, the very popular “Life of the Mind” series, a series of over 400 monologues, which he created at the rate of two or three a month. In addition, every two weeks for years, the Emporia Gazette printed his long-running column series, which he called “If I Had My Way.” Each of these articles was well received among Emporians and residents of nearby communities. These columns expressed a down-home, folksy quality that appealed to small town and rural residents.

Dr. Peterson leaves a lasting impression on Emporia State University through his many accomplishments, particularly in his role as the first continuing dean of the newly established College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. In that role, he was instrumental in establishing a strong identity for the College.

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in the Kansas Humanities Council. His most seminal accomplishment, as observed by many in the university community, was the establishment of the first University Honors Program — now recognized as the Honors College. The research legacy of Pete, with his mycology specialty, has been passed to a current biology professor who has capitalized on the microbial life in the soil samples that Pete collected decades ago at various localities.

A remembrance service is planned for Dr. John E. Peterson, who passed away on October 7, 2017, at the Emporia Presbyterian Manor. He was 96 years old. The service will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, April 6, 2018, in the Sauder Alumni Center, 1500 Highland St., on the Emporia State University campus.

Those wanting to send a written tribute to honor Dr. Peterson can do so by providing it to Sauder Alumni Center, Attn: Dr. George Downing, 1500 Highland St, Emporia, KS 66801, or to his email address: georgedown@gmail.com. All tributes will be printed and made available to Dr. Peterson's family.

IN MEMORIAM 1930 Myrel M. (Yost) Carr (BSE 38), Anthony, Oct. 23, 2017 Carolyn L. (Putnam) Corrick (LTC 37), Topeka, Dec. 16, 2017 Kay R. (Drake) Runkle (BS 37), Murphys, Calif., June 4, 2017

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Helen R. (Morgan) Harris (BSE 44), Windsor, Colo., Nov. 8, 2017 Mary F. (Forbes) Haskell-Hansen (BSE 47), Cedar Falls, Iowa, Sept. 5, 2017 Margaret H. Howell (BA 40, MS 49), Arvada, Colo., Feb. 19, 2013 Elizabeth R. (Glatt) Millard (BSE 40), Lancaster, Pa., Oct. 24, 2017 Eula M. Nance (BME 47), Minneapolis, Oct. 6,2017 Martha V. (Armstrong) Walden (BSE 44, MS 51), Shawnee, Sept. 1, 2017 Freda R. (Bornschein) Woods (BSE 41), Hindsville, Ark., July 29, 2016

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Robert D. Anderson (MS 55), Naples, Fla., Jan. 30, 2017 Merrill D. Athon (BA 50), Overland Park, July 26, 2017 Rev. Keith E. Atkins (BS 50), Topeka, Oct. 23, 2017 Ronald D. Bruce (BSE 59, MS 66), Burlington, July 15, 2017 John W. Cundith (BSB 50), Broken Arrow, Okla., Aug. 19, 2017 James A. Curry (BSB 56), Mulvane, July 4, 2017 Patricia R. Dart (BSE 56), Anchorage, Alaska, Aug. 13, 2017 Carl W. Deal (BA 52, MLS 59), Urbana, Ill., Sept. 6, 2017 Howard M. Detter (BA 57), San Francisco, Calif., Dec. 1, 2017 Virginia L. (Stich) Eckart (MS 56), Wamego, July 3, 2017 William E. Esslinger (BSB 50), Monroe, Ga., June 16, 2017 Joan (Smith) Ewing (BME 50), Chapel Hill, N.C., April 8, 2016 Stanley M. Findley (BSE 56, MS 60), Lumberton, Texas, Sept. 2, 2016 Gladys M. (Kadoyama) Fujii (BSE 58), Kahului, Hawaii, Sept. 14, 2017 Mary K. Greenwood (BSE 58), Eskridge, Sept. 13, 2017

Lafayette C. Greischar (BSB 50), Lenexa, July 14, 2017 Ronald J. Harrison (BA 50, BSE 51, MS 54), Emporia, Nov. 23, 2017 Marvin R. Hartman (BSE 53), Leawood, Oct. 17, 2017 James R. Henning (BSB 54), Burlington, Oct. 22, 2017 Helen A. (Fast) Hornbaker (BSE 59, MS 62), Hutchinson, Nov. 6, 2017 Irwin L. Figgs (MS 59, EdS 68), Sabetha, Nov. 3, 2017 Lee L. Johnson (BSE 57, MS 58), Santa Paula, Calif., Aug. 2, 2017 Dean D. Krell (BSB 59), McPherson, Aug. 20, 2017 Vernon T. Lamb (BSE 50), Manhattan, July 10, 2017 Carl L. Love (BSE 50), Montezuma, Sept.

8, 2017 Richard "Dick" Macha (BSB 54), Chesterfield, Mo., Nov. 29, 2017 Dr. Fred F. McCabe (BA 50), Emporia, Oct. 2, 2017 Gilmer K Nellis (MS 55), Coffeyville, Sept. 8, 2017 William D. Pemberton (MS 57), Fullerton, Calif., Jan. 5, 2016 Constance M. "Connie" Riddle (BSE 57), Hilo, Hawaii, Aug. 1, 2017 Ernestine C. "Ernie" Rogers (BSE 59), Topeka, Oct. 23, 2017 Walter L. Smith (BSE 50), Marble Falls, Texas, Nov. 23, 2017 Mildred I. Stone (BSE 52, MS 56), Topeka, July 1, 2017 LaVelle V. Stonebraker (BA 53), Los Gatos, Calif., Aug. 26, 2017 Marvin G. Sumner (BSB 59), Emporia, July 1, 2017 Muriel P. Wilson (MS 56), Hugoton, Nov. 5, 2017 Dr. Bill H. Wunder (BSB 52, MS 67), Wichita, Aug. 10, 2017

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Gayle G. (Morris) Ames (BSE 63), Kansas City, Dec. 3, 2017 Beverly R. (Dunshee) Anderson (BA 67, MS 70), Topeka, Nov. 16, 2017 Diane L. Bare (BS 68), Wichita, Aug. 23, 2016 Sue A. Berger (BS 63), Lakewood, Colo., Aug. 30, 2017

Anna L. Burress (BSE 61, MS 69), Baldwin City, June 27, 2017 Francis E. "Frank" Calovich (60 BSE), Boise, Idaho, Jan. 16, 2017 Patricia A. (Smith) Cannon, Denton, Texas, Sept. 28, 2017 Francisco M. Chaves (MLS 68), Roswell, Ga., April 2, 2017 Darlene E. (Sites) Chepil (BSE 69), Norfolk, Neb., Nov. 1, 2017 Linda M. Cookson (BSE 66, MS 70), Emporia, Nov. 24, 2017 Ruth M. (Detter) Cox (BSE 65, MLS 74), Salina, Oct. 20, 2017 Linda L. (Rezac) Dayton (BSE 61, MS 65), Cypress, Texas, Aug. 31, 2017 Phillip J. Duncan (BSB 66), Emporia, July 5, 2017 Donald W. "Don" Earley (BSB 60), Salina, Feb. 21, 2017 Dr. D. Stanley Eitzen (MS 62), Newton, July 3, 2017 George F. Elliott (BSE 64), Hiawatha, Aug. 16, 2017 Rosalie F. Elwell (MLS 67), Warrensburg, Mo., July 29, 2017 Ann A. Eversole (BSE 64, MS 70), Lawrence, Nov. 13, 2017 Webster Gaylord (MS 66), Kansas City, Dec. 6, 2016 Robert V. Gifford (MS 65), Wausau, Wis., Oct. 3, 2017 Myron V. Goering (MS 69), Moundridge, Nov. 6, 2016 Fern H. (Roe) Graham (BSE 66), Phoenix, Ariz., April 30, 2017 Stephen L. Greenemeyer (BSE 66), Edmond, Okla., June 27, 2017 Robert W. Hinton (BA 67), Olathe, Sept.

23, 2017 James M. Hughes (BSE 68), Wichita, Nov. 9, 2017 Lloyd D. Kelsey (BSB 64), Hutchinson, Sept. 8, 2017 John G. Kern (BSE 67, MS 86), Cheyenne, Wyo., July 2, 2017 James Kiefer (BSB 63), Burlington, Nov. 13, 2017 Stephen D. King (BSE 69), Roswell, Ga., July 11, 2017 John E. Knaak, Sr. (BSB 60), Hillsboro, Nov. 11, 2017 Marlin R. Krentzel (MS 67), Wichita, Sept. 2, 2017

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Donald L. Lambring (BSE 62), Ponca City, Okla., July 22, 2017 Marvin L. Ledbetter (BSE 62), Winchester, Sept. 10, 2017 Eugene E. Leon (MS 67), Concordia, May 30, 2017 Louise K. (Schaefer) Leone (MS 67), Struthers, Ohio, Aug. 25, 2017 Amelia J. (SanRomani) Madole (BSE 60), Santa Ana, Calif., June 30, 2017 Donella P. (Vosburgh) Markham (BSE 60), Adams, Mass., May 1, 2017 Barbara B. (Swanton) McCorkle (MS 68), Lawrence, Nov. 1, 2017 Mary D. (Murphy) McCoy (BSE 61), El Dorado, Dec. 5, 2017 Lee N. McMahan (BA 64), Topeka, July 24, 2017 Gail E. Morgan (BSE 69), Wathena, Aug. 18, 2017 Frank R. Morrow (BSB 65), Wichita, Jan. 22, 2017 Patricia "Pat" L. (Davis) Murray (BSE 61), Manhattan, Nov. 30, 2017 Robert E. Norris (BSB 62), Hutchinson, Aug. 11, 2017 Mary Jo J. Ohlemeier (EdS 65), Wichita, Oct. 16, 2017 Keith A. Ostrander (BSE 61), Winchester, Nov. 23, 2017 Darrell D. Peckman (BA 63), Paola, Dec. 13, 2017 David K. Pitman (BSB 69), Lenoir City, Tenn., Aug. 27, 2017 Ramon S. Putnam (BA 64), Woodbury, N.J., April 3, 2017 Linda F. (Edens) Raplee (BSE 69), Fayetteville, N.C., Sept. 14, 2017 Kent E. Rogers (BSE 68), Manhattan, Aug. 3, 2017 Barry D. Romine (BA 67), Weatherford, Texas, July 13, 2017 Loren K. Roush (MS 62), Holton, Nov. 5, 2017 John C. Schartz (MS 67), Mission, Aug. 23, 2017 Dennis E. Schmitt (BSB 65, MS 67), Emporia, Sept. 2, 2017 Richard K. Scoby (BSE 66), Sabetha, Oct. 7, 2017 George "Blaine" B. Shaffer (MS 68), Topeka, Aug. 30, 2017 Richard L. Sherwood (BSB 60), Winterville, N.C., Nov. 11, 2017 William W. "Bill" Skaer, Jr. (BSE 69, MS 75), Wichita, Sept. 21, 2016 Stephen R. Smith (BSE 65), Cleveland, Ga., Nov. 14, 2016 32

Kenneth N. Spicher (MS 63), Wichita, Nov. 9, 2017 Mick W. Summervill (BSE 64), Marion, Oct. 16, 2017 Paul L. Swearingen (BSE 67, MS 81), Topeka, Sept. 22, 2017 Diane C. (Nichols) Valentine (BSE 64, MS 88), Emporia, July 27, 2017 Martin E. Ward (MS 64), Kansas City, Mo., Nov. 10, 2017 Marvin T. Wortman (MS 65), Kansas City, Mo., May 16, 2017 Stephen "Steve" P. Yoakum (BSB 66), Olathe, Oct. 30, 2017 George L. Yocum (BSB 61), Raymore, Mo., Aug. 19, 2017 Gary R. Yocum (BSB 63, MS 69), Wall, S.D., Nov. 29, 2017 Benjamin J. Zerger (MS 63), Hutchinson, Oct. 12, 2017

1970

Nona M. "Maurine" Adams (MLS 72), Osage City, Sept. 13, 2017 Bob Aman (MS 73), Emporia, Aug. 13, 2017 Ruth A. (Maynard) Austin (BSE 70), Newton, April 14, 2017 Mary J. (Nass) Ball (BS 70), Atchison, Nov. 28, 2017 David R. Blex (BS 76), Osage City, July 5, 2017 Dan E. Bloom (BS 71), Lawrence, Nov. 18, 2017 Billy J. Branson (BS 79, MS 81), Emporia, July 3, 2017 Sheila M. Crocker (MS 79), Topeka, June 13, 2016 Sharon K. (Parks) Dodge (MS 74), Linwood, Dec. 13, 2017 Miriam G. (McAuley) Eggers (MLS 70), Manhattan, Sept. 19, 2017 Susan G. (Johnson) Elmore (BSE 72), Camp Verde, Ariz., Sept. 23, 2017 Anthony C. "Tony" Fielder (BSE 75), McPherson, Nov. 28, 2017 Gorman L. Frederickson (BSE 70, MA 74), Peabody, July 18, 2017 Martin L. French (BSB 76), Olathe, Nov. 15, 2017 Barbara J. Gatewood (MS 73), Topeka, Oct. 5, 2017 Richard D. "Dean" Goldman (BSB 70), Oklahoma City, Okla., Oct. 22, 2017 Nancy D. (DuMont) Grimme (MLS 70), Lenexa, June 17, 2016 Dolly L. "Sally" Guisinger (BSE 70), Gridley, Dec. 12, 2017

Jim C. Harris (BSB 70), Lenexa, July 24, 2017 Jane C. (Weber) Hoff (BSE 70), Claflin, Nov. 12, 2017 Frank F. Hoge (MS 70), Topeka, July 8, 2017 Florence J. (James) Lampson (MS 75), Augusta, Oct. 30, 2017 Larry W. McGhee (BSB 73), Lebo, Dec. 12, 2017 Jacob H. Miller (BA 71, MS 74, MA 75), Saint Paul, Minn., Jan. 10. 2016 Dwayne S. Mitchell (MS 70), Spearman, Texas, Sept. 21, 2017 George E. Mosby (BSB 71), Topeka, July 16, 2017 Lynn E. Nelson (BSE 71), North Richland Hills, Texas, Oct. 31, 2017 Paul C. Platt (MS 70), Shawnee Mission, Oct. 1, 2017 Leonel "Leo" Quirarte (BSB 71), Broomfield, Colo., Sept. 1, 2017 Richard L. Ramey (MS 76), Topeka, Aug. 31, 2017 James B. Richardson (BSE 71), Elk City, July 26, 2017 Phyllis A. (Rusk) Sluder (CRT 79), Quenemo, Sept. 15, 2017 Richard Gerald "Bud" Stapp (BSE 72, MS 01), Emporia, Oct. 1, 2017 Jo Anne Terrell (MS 70), Junction City, Nov. 10, 2017 Rosemary G. Wade (MS 70), Hendersonville, Tenn., July 4, 2017 Kent E. Wagner (BA 75), Jacksonville, Fla., Oct. 16, 2017 Ronald L. Werner (BFA 75), Hutchinson, Sept. 3, 2017 Carolyn J. (Grimes) Westenfeld (BSE 78), Arkansas City, Aug. 28, 2017 Elizabeth E. (Bishop) Wiley (MS 78), Basehor, July 28, 2017 Kathy R. (Williamson) Willis (BA 74), Hugoton, Dec. 17, 2016 Rosalyn A. (Wuthnow) Zillmann (BSB 70), Wamego, July 7, 2017

1980

Denise L (Coffey) Bottorff (BSB 82), Platte City, Mo., Dec. 5, 2017 Robert E. Boyer (BSE 83), Cherokee, Dec. 13, 2017 Lois A. (Moore) Coots (BSB 80), Houston, Texas, July 19, 2017 Sue S. Dement (MLS 82), Fort Scott, Oct. 31, 2017 Beverly A. "Bev" (Howard) Dillman (MS 87), Emporia, Nov. 3, 2017

Kathy A. (Roth) Elliot (BSE 80, MS 08), Overland Park, Aug. 7, 2017 Ann L. Francis (BS 80, MS 82), Lawrence, Sept. 21, 2017 Marlene (Taylor) Lincoln (BSE 83), Kansas City, Oct. 3, 2017 Brett L. McAnulty (BSB 84), Newton, Aug. 26, 2017 Lucinda J. McCafferty (MS 85), Colorado Springs, Colo., Sept. 30, 2017 Sue S. (Reynolds) Moody (BSE 83), Idaho Falls, Idaho, Dec. 7, 2017 Michael G. Oliver (BS 82), Lawrence, Aug. 29, 2017 Lawrence A. Sigle (BSB 81), Emporia, Aug. 16, 2017 Shirley I. (Tegtneyer) Stieger (MS 87, MS 92), Leavenworth, Oct. 13, 2017 Leland A. York (MS 80), Louisburg, July 20, 2017

1990

Robert L. Elder (BS 92), Oskaloosa, Iowa, Nov. 26, 2017 Cindy M. Graber (BSB 92), Emporia, Aug. 3, 2017 Renee D. Hanchett (BSB 92), Salina, July 12, 2017 Marilyn I. (Flom) Heley (MLS 90), Prairie Village, July 18, 2017 Julia "Judy" K. (Musgrove) Morrison (MS 90, MS 93), Baldwin City, Nov. 10, 2017 Jude Silva (BSB 96), Olathe, Aug. 13, 2017 Patrick L. Tolle (MLS 92), Hastings, Neb., Oct. 12, 2017

2000

William L. Ballard (BSB 08), Emporia, July 15, 2017 Mary L. Doane-Warden (BIS 04), Eureka, Nov. 1, 2017

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Amy D. (Shaffer) Mabion (BSE 03), Olathe, July 31, 2017 Philip M. Mabion (BFA 04), Kansas City, July 31, 2017 Luke J. Rockers (BS 01, MS 04), Fort Worth, Texas, July 13, 2017 Susan Spoon (MS 05), Oxford, July 11, 2017 Erin L. Taylor (BSE 03), Junction City, Oct. 11, 2017

2010

Jacey S. Cantrell (BSE 17), Wamego, Nov. 1, 2017 Crystal A. (Maurath) Whaley (BSE 15), Halstead, Nov. 15, 2017

FRIENDS

Anna B. (Brewer) Burch (FF), Emporia, April 10, 2017 Betty Jo Commons, Emporia, July 29, 2017 Josephine J. Dell, Colorado Springs, Colo., Dec. 11, 2017 Elaine V. (Cray) Edwards, Emporia, Dec. 4, 2017 Dr. Dick E. Ishler, Statesville, N.C., July 5, 2017 Judy E. Lill (FF), Emporia, Aug. 31, 2017 Dr. Ed L. McGlone, Lebo, Aug. 14, 2017 Lee E. Nelson, Emporia, Nov. 17, 2017 John E. Peterson (FF), Emporia, Oct. 7, 2017 Betty J. Rhodes, Concordia, March 27, 2017

FORMER STUDENTS

Kathryn S. Andersen, Emporia, July 9, 2017 Willard F. Barber, Jr., Naples, Fla., Sept.

25, 2017 Donna L. Bender, Emporia, Aug. 26, 2017

Larry L. Bender, Clay Center, Nov. 28, 2017 William H. Borst, Overland Park, Sept.

30, 2017 Mildred A. Daharsh, Emporia, Nov. 26, 2017 Ronald L. DePriest, Derby, July 1, 2017 Willie Dixon, Overland Park, Aug. 4, 2017 LaVerne R. (Luthi) Eccles, Gridley, Sept.

19, 2017 Doris A. Hanna, Emporia, Oct. 1, 2017 Charles W. Kern, Hutchinson, Nov. 20, 2017 Dolores N. (Maxwell) Mann, Cottonwood Falls, Nov. 13, 2017 Larry S. McDonald, Las Cruces, N.M., Oct. 11, 2017 Carl D. McDonald, Abilene, June 30, 2017 Anita E. Mesecher, Emporia, Sept. 11, 2017 Albert S. "Al" Moore, Topeka, Oct. 6, 2017 Robert H. O'Neil, Topeka, Aug. 8, 2017 Marvin C. Pendergraft, Wichita, March 27, 2017 Judith "Judy" K. Robinson, Emporia, Aug. 22, 2017 Trista L. Smith, Strong City, Nov. 11, 2017 Nedra L (Evans) Sylvis, Manhattan, Oct. 29, 2017 Johnnie E. Thompson, Emporia, July 28, 2017 Marvin L. Willey, Emporia, Sept. 26, 2017 Barbara Kay Wright, Gower, Mo., Nov. 1, 2017

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■■ Alaska Adventure (July 23-August 4, 2018) ■■ Rivers, Roses, Mountains, & Orchards hosted by Don & Linda Miller (August 1-7, 2018) ■■ Best of Europe’s Christmas Markets (December 7-15, 2018) If you would like to receive information on our upcoming Hornet trips, please contact Laurie Pitman at lpitman@ emporia.edu spring 2018

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